1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 514 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
Model | LeSabre | Rapide |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2989 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 91 L |